Talent Sourcer - Temporary

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

TALENT SOURCER - TEMPORARY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a SpaceX Talent Sourcer, you will build talent pipelines for some of the most technically demanding roles on earth. You’ll partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to identify and engage exceptional talent who want to help make life multiplanetary. In many cases, you are candidates’ first encounter with SpaceX, and it is your job to represent the company with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm. We work in teams and focus on collaboration, yet require a high degree of autonomy. So, while you are not expected to go it alone, you are expected to show initiative, take responsibility, and see tasks through to completion.

Proactively source passive candidates via X, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, niche technical forums, and other channels

Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for hard-to-fill engineering roles

Leverage AI-powered sourcing and research tools to increase pipeline speed and quality while maintaining a personal touch

Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and refine sourcing strategy

Conduct initial candidate outreach and phone screens to assess interest and qualifications

Track sourcing metrics and pipeline health and share relevant data points with recruiters and hiring teams

Represent SpaceX’s mission and culture compellingly to prospective candidates

Stay current on market trends, competitor talent pools, and compensation benchmarks

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of recruiting experience; or associate degree and 2+ years of experience; or 3+ years of professional experience as a recruiter in lieu of a degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ years of technical recruiting experience

Experience sourcing for engineering, hardware, or technical manufacturing roles

Strong Boolean/X-ray search skills

Ability to build strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates

Familiarity with ATS platforms and sourcing tools

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to distinguish between the top 50% and the top 5% of talent within their respective fields

High tolerance for ambiguity and a bias toward action

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected] .